Connections
- JBL Soundgear Clips
- Charging case uses USB-C
- Shokz OpenFit Air
- Uses USB-C
Headphones comparison
JBL Soundgear Clips vs Shokz OpenFit Air
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  JBL Soundgear Clips
KSh 16,800In Stock | 02  Shokz OpenFit Air
KSh 16,800In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
Choose the JBL Soundgear Clips if you want longer rated battery life (8 hours per charge), Bluetooth 5.4 and a lighter build (6.5 g each). Choose the Shokz OpenFit Air if you want faster recharging (10 minutes).
Battery life
- JBL Soundgear Clips
- Listed playback: 32 hours with the case
- Shokz OpenFit Air
- Listed playback: 28 hours with the case
Fit
- JBL Soundgear Clips
- Open-ear flexible clip design
- Shokz OpenFit Air
- Open-ear design
Weight
- JBL Soundgear Clips
- 6.5 g per earbud
- Shokz OpenFit Air
- 8.7 g per earbud
Fast charging
- JBL Soundgear Clips
- 10 minutes for 3 hours
- Shokz OpenFit Air
- 10 minutes provides up to 2 hours
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
JBL Soundgear Clips
- Rated for up to 8 hours per charge (vs 6).
- Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.2).
- Lighter: 6.5 g each (vs 8.7 g).
- Charging case uses USB-C.
Shokz OpenFit Air
- Recharges faster: 10 minutes (vs 2 hours).
- Uses USB-C for charging.
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | JBL Soundgear Clips | Shokz OpenFit Air |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Open-ear flexible clip design | Open-ear design |
| Weight | 6.5 g per earbud | 8.7 g per earbud |
| Battery life | Up to 8 hours per charge; listed playback: 32 hours with the case | Listed playback: 28 hours with the case |
| Two devices | Stays connected to two devices | Stays connected to two devices |
| Controls | Customizable touch controls | Customizable touch controls |
| Noise cancellation | Neither has noise cancellation for listening. | |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Water resistance | IP54 water and dust resistance | IP54 water and dust resistance |
| Fast charging | 10 minutes for 3 hours | 10 minutes provides up to 2 hours |
| Drivers | 11 mm dynamic | 18 x 11mm dynamic driver |
| App support | JBL Headphones | Shokz app |
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Detailed comparison
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Similarities
- Both are rated IP54.
- Both charge over USB-C.
- Both have built-in microphones for calls.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Both use 11 mm drivers.
- Same type: Open-Ear True Wireless Earbuds.
In summary
Choose JBL Soundgear Clips for longer rated battery life and a lighter build; Shokz OpenFit Air offers faster recharging.
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